BUENA VISTA, COLORADO -- Steve "Colorado Guy" Garufi was caught red-handed using the wireless Internet connection in front of a Buena Vista household, and was even photographed (adjacent photo) typing away on his laptop in public view as he sat on the front lawn.

Kent Naegele, the homeowner who pays a monthly fee for his wireless connection with his hard-earned money, was "taken aback" to see Steve busy on his laptop as he sat in front of his home.

"I am usually more concerned about what the deer do - eating the grass, messing up the flower beds and pooping on the lawn - but now I have to worry about having someone like Steve being out there." stated Kent (bottom left photo).

Although Kent's wireless Internet connection is password protected, Steve learned the password from two locals, a common occurance in the "culture of gossip" that is rampant in this small mountain town of just 2,500 year-round residents.

"When I learned what the password is, I felt an overwhelming temptation to see if it would work," stated Steve, "I surfed for about 45 minutes before I was caught. He has a speedy and strong connection, I'll admit."

Although Kent considers Steve a friend and even played a round of golf with him last year, he gave some challenging feedback to so-called 'Internet personality': "I just think there will be laws against people like you someday ... Next time, just come into the house and have something to eat while you're at it. I've read you have a propensity for squatting in people's homes anyway."

As news spread about Steve getting caught, people gave varied perspectives about the matter.

"If it's bogging down my Madden game, I'd be pissed." said Jesse Cortese in Buena Vista, "Other than that, I wouldn't mind if you used my wireless."

Sharon Johnson in Colorado Springs had a different perspective. "You were out on someone's lawn at 7:30 in the morning?! What are you, a farm animal? Couldn't you be more discrete?"

Steve admitted that after he recently purchased a laptop computer, he has become nearly obsessed with finding wi-fi spots in his area to surf on the Internet.

"I think my landlord across the driveway has wi-fi, but I don't know that password yet." contended Steve, "I also plan to go to St. Elmo (a ghost town with four year-round residents) soon to see if I can find a wi-fi spot there."